Support for adoptees in North London
If you are an adult adoptee living in any of the Adopt London North (ALN) boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey or Islington, and you need support, we hope you will find this page useful.
Adoption can impact in different ways, so wherever you are in life, you can contact us. Once we receive your message, we will contact you for more information to ensure we can provide the best service and/or signpost you to the right support.
Adopt London North contact details
As an adult adoptee, you may want to know more about your early life, the reasons you came into care or the circumstances around your adoption. At Adopt London North (ALN) we may be able to help you access your birth/adoption records and/or signpost you to specialists in intermediary services, tracing birth family members, counselling and contacting birth family members, if that is what you want to do. There is a range of support available to you. Also visit the Adopted Adults page on this website.
Email: [email protected] Call 020 7527 4777 (select Option Two)
Historic adoption records/intermediary: [email protected]
Adult adoptee meet-ups in North London
Transition to Adulthood group - 18-24 year olds
Join this group to meet new people with shared life experiences, have discussions, and seek advice and support.
Adoptee support group in North London
Meet other adopted adults for conversation and shared experiences in the North London area.
Transracial Adult Adoptee Network
TAAN co-founders Debbie and Fran set up the group for regular meet-ups for transracial adult adoptees.
How To Be Adopted, North London
An established group run by adoptees. Life can be difficult sometimes but being together can improve well-being.
Government apology for historical forced adoption
We acknowledge the serious and lasting harm caused by historical forced adoption and we recognise and applaud the courage and persistence of everyone who has tirelessly advocated and campaigned for the Government’s long awaited formal public apology. Adopt London welcomed this apology. Please read more here.
Anyone affected by historical forced adoptions who would like support can contact FamilyConnect, a service funded by Adoption England and delivered by PAC-UK. Please see the services offered to adoptees.
PAC-UK and FamilyConnect
PAC-UK is a charity organisation that supports people through the realities of adoption and other forms of permanent care. Formerly ‘Post Adoption Centre’, the PAC-UK team provides specialist, trauma-informed support for all parties affected by adoption.
Dealing with the impact of adoption is a life-long journey for first families, special guardians, adopters and adopted people, and like us, PAC-UK know how hard it can be. Many of the services offered by PAC-UK are co-designed, co-produced and co-delivered, so that they best reflect and meet the needs of those with lived experience.
National PAC-UK Advice Line
The National PAC-UK Advice Line provides independent, confidential advice and information for people affected by adoption, special guardianship and other forms of permanent care. The service is staffed by qualified and experienced PAC-UK counsellors and social workers with specialist expertise in these areas. Visit the PAC-UK website or you can contact the PAC-UK Advice Line on 0300 1800 090 (opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-4pm and Thursday 10am-7.30pm) and you can email [email protected]
PAC-UK FamilyConnect Advice Line
Delivered by Family Action’s adoption support agency PAC-UK, FamilyConnect provides information, support and guidance on tracing and reconnecting with family members, the services available, and whether you may be eligible for funding. Visit the FamilyConnect website or please call 0300 1800 205 (opening times: Monday 3–6pm, Tuesday 11am-2pm and Thursday 1–7pm) and you can email [email protected]
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